Question

A 16-year-old boy presents with persistent low mood, poor concentration, and anhedonia for 6 weeks following his parents' divorce. Which is the recommended first-line management approach for mild depression in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Psychological therapy (e.g., cognitive behavioural therapy)

Answer

Immediate SSRI therapy

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ECT

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Tricyclic antidepressants

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Hospital admission

Practice question

A 16-year-old boy presents with persistent low mood, poor concentration, and anhedonia for 6 weeks following his parents' divorce. Which is the recommended first-line management approach for mild depression in adolescents?